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Business, Marketing & DISTRIBUTION
This program provides instruction in the field of marketing and distribution. It is a study of all the activities and concepts concerned with the flow of industrial and consumer goods in channels of trade and the provision of services to consumers or users. This program is concerned with marketing, sales, distribution, merchandising, management, and ownership of a business. This course prepares individuals to perform marketing functions such as: selling, buying, pricing, advertising, storing, and marketing management. In addition, this program includes emphasis on technical knowledge of products and services; related communication and computation skills; and abilities and attitudes associated with human relations in private enterprise. The program prepares individuals for occupations in such businesses as retail and wholesale trade, hospitality/financial services, distribution and marketing.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
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Potential Earnings
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Job Titles
11-2021 Marketing Managers
41-2011 Cashiers
41-2031 Retail Salespersons
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other
Articulation Agreements
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Berks Technical Institute
Student Certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Retail Trades
ASK Certification
National Retail Federation Customer Service Certificate
INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Virginia Gantkowski
Biography
I was born in Philadelphia, PA. I graduated from Truman High School in Bucks County. I attended Temple University and graduated in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree. In 2000, I obtained a master’s degree.
Date of hire: October 1994
Education
Master of Education from Temple University
Certifications
Instructional II for Marketing Education, Cooperative Education, Computer Office Technology, Business Marketing Education
MOUS in Word and PowerPoint
Experience
I have 10 years of retail experience and four years of purchasing experience.
Interests
I love to travel and enjoy scrapbooking pictures. Home improvement projects can also be a lot of fun. I like to sit down and watch a good movie and occasionally, I cross stitch.
Awards
PA Free Enterprise – Top Company, Top Advertising Competition, Top Management Skill Level
Message
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. As up and coming mature, young adults, you can never have too much professionalism. The actions, behaviors and attitudes you create today will influence your future career. Let every task you complete be the BEST you can do and learn as much as you can while you are here.
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